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VTSoaker · 06-21-2008, 09:29 PM

I am looking for the tank and hose for the Super Soaker CPS 3200. My 5 year old found the rifle part in a second hand store and REALLY wants it to work! If you have a water pack and or hose, PLEASE contact me!!

Thanks!
JP for my son, Quinn

Silence · 06-21-2008, 09:32 PM

You probably won't be able to find the backpack unless somebody has a broken water gun. If you can't find a replacement, feel free to build a homemade backpack.

Is that VT as in Virginia Tech? Grr...from Charlottesville.

Ben · 06-21-2008, 09:37 PM

SilentGuy is right. Original backpacks are hard to come by these days. I'd use hose barb (shown in the backpack guide) and some putty epoxy to turn the old hose attachment port into a hose barb. Sand the inside and outside of the port and the threads of the hose barb, put some mixed epoxy putty on the sides of the hose barb, and then cover the port with epoxy putty to seal it in. You'll be able to attach simple tubing available at any hardware store now and you can use a homemade backpack.

Let us know if you need any help with this.

VTSoaker · 06-22-2008, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SilentGuy

Is that VT as in Virginia Tech? Grr...from Charlottesville.

NO, it is as in Vermont, the Green Mountain State!

And Thanks, Ben, for the idea for adapting to the connector! My son had me up at 6:30 this morning wanting to get it fixed NOW!!!

Thanks Y'all!!!!!

cantab · 06-22-2008, 05:18 PM

Hmmm...just for test firing, would dunking the back end of the blaster in water work? It's obviously not very practical for actually using the gun, but it would at least demonstrate that it works and its power.

VTSoaker · 06-22-2008, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cantab

Hmmm...just for test firing, would dunking the back end of the blaster in water work? It's obviously not very practical for actually using the gun, but it would at least demonstrate that it works and its power.

I'll give it a go at bath time!

Ben · 06-23-2008, 08:27 AM

Today I bought a CPS 3000 off eBay for relatively cheap ($60, when the average is $127) and it doesn't have a backpack or a strap, so I'm going to make my own. I'll be sure to put a guide here on it. If you want to wait for my guide I'll probably have something figured out in a week to week and a half after the gun arrives.

Aqua_Flash · 06-23-2008, 11:41 AM

After successfully replacing my original CPS 3200's yellow backpack with the soft 3L Hasbro Max Infusion one today (it works brilliantly from a personal point of view), I no longer need my hard plastic yellow backpack you need.

The yellow backpack in terms of value to me is worthless, all you have to do is pay the shipping, however I must warn you it could be a bit (as I'm from the UK). Sorry but I can't help you with the hose though I'm afraid. Any questions just ask. Also I can answer any questions if anybody is interested in what I did with the 3L Hasbro backpack.

Silence · 06-23-2008, 11:44 AM

So the Max Infusion backpack and the CPS 3200 one use the same hose tubing? That's probably the most important factor. It looks like VTSoaker could just plug in the hose from the MI backpack.

Thanks.

Aqua_Flash · 06-23-2008, 11:54 AM

They do not use the same tubing, the 3200's hose tubing is a bit bigger, I basically had to force the mostly cut off Max Infusion backpack tubing over the hose barb using some boiling water. I've attached a picture to give a better idea.

What also needs to be considered is the adaptor on the tubing that goes into the 3200 is not fully straight forward to make from what I can see anyway, so I'm afraid I cannot help there.

cantab · 06-23-2008, 03:05 PM

I'm interested that you wanted to change the backpack for such a smaller one. It seems to me to defeat the whole point of the 3200, which is to dish out loads of water without needing a refill.

Aqua_Flash · 06-23-2008, 03:15 PM

So, everyone has different styles, I dislike the 3200's hard plastic backpack (which is why I no longer need it), I like being light on my feet, and since the tubing to the backpack has a standard threaded connector to allow this lighter Max Infusion backpack it would go perfect with the blaster for me. I call it the CPS 3200 Lite.

It does NOT defeat the purpose of the 3200, it just gives it a different purpose, hosing people down in a far more agile package similar the CPS 1500 in capacity and firing chamber volume. Exactly what I wanted as my armoury needed some variety as before it was mostly CPS 1500's. Now I have this altered to my specifications CPS 3200 as well as two soft backpacked CPS 3000's which I can control how much I want to fill with, so it gives variety.

cantab · 06-23-2008, 03:29 PM

Ah...if you have 3000's as well it makes more sense, giving you the variety. For some reason I was assuming the 3200 was your only backpack gun. And I suppose the blaster portion will be lighter than a full non-backpack gun of similar capacity.

VTSoaker · 06-25-2008, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aqua_Flash

After successfully replacing my original CPS 3200's yellow backpack with the soft 3L Hasbro Max Infusion one today (it works brilliantly from a personal point of view), I no longer need my hard plastic yellow backpack you need.

The yellow backpack in terms of value to me is worthless, all you have to do is pay the shipping, however I must warn you it could be a bit (as I'm from the UK). Sorry but I can't help you with the hose though I'm afraid. Any questions just ask. Also I can answer any questions if anybody is interested in what I did with the 3L Hasbro backpack.

PLEASE let me know what to do to get this pack!!
and so... all I need to do is set it up with hose? Cool.

Aqua_Flash · 06-26-2008, 07:44 AM

The yellow backpack I am offering or the soft one? If you meant the plastic yellow backpack, all you have to do is pay the shipping on it by PayPal, but be aware that it might cost a fair bit though.

06-21-2008, 09:29 PM	#1
VTSoaker Junior member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 5 UserID: 1613	SS CPS3200 Tank & Hose Needed I am looking for the tank and hose for the Super Soaker CPS 3200. My 5 year old found the rifle part in a second hand store and REALLY wants it to work! If you have a water pack and or hose, PLEASE contact me!! Thanks! JP for my son, Quinn

06-21-2008, 09:32 PM	#2
Silence Administrator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,293 UserID: 576	Re: SS CPS3200 Tank & Hose Needed You probably won't be able to find the backpack unless somebody has a broken water gun. If you can't find a replacement, feel free to build a homemade backpack. Is that VT as in Virginia Tech? Grr...from Charlottesville. __________________ Forum rules

06-21-2008, 09:37 PM	#3
Ben Founder Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: College Park, Maryland Posts: 6,054 UserID: 1	Re: SS CPS3200 Tank & Hose Needed SilentGuy is right. Original backpacks are hard to come by these days. I'd use hose barb (shown in the backpack guide) and some putty epoxy to turn the old hose attachment port into a hose barb. Sand the inside and outside of the port and the threads of the hose barb, put some mixed epoxy putty on the sides of the hose barb, and then cover the port with epoxy putty to seal it in. You'll be able to attach simple tubing available at any hardware store now and you can use a homemade backpack. Let us know if you need any help with this. __________________ email: / Forum rules / Read this page before emailing me. Do not send me a PM or email with a water gun question if someone else could answer the question. Post at the forums. You will get a response from me along with others' views or ideas.

06-22-2008, 05:18 PM	#5
cantab Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: England Posts: 539 UserID: 1400	Re: SS CPS3200 Tank & Hose Needed Hmmm...just for test firing, would dunking the back end of the blaster in water work? It's obviously not very practical for actually using the gun, but it would at least demonstrate that it works and its power.

06-23-2008, 08:27 AM	#7
Ben Founder Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: College Park, Maryland Posts: 6,054 UserID: 1	Re: SS CPS3200 Tank & Hose Needed Today I bought a CPS 3000 off eBay for relatively cheap ($60, when the average is $127) and it doesn't have a backpack or a strap, so I'm going to make my own. I'll be sure to put a guide here on it. If you want to wait for my guide I'll probably have something figured out in a week to week and a half after the gun arrives. __________________ email: / Forum rules / Read this page before emailing me. Do not send me a PM or email with a water gun question if someone else could answer the question. Post at the forums. You will get a response from me along with others' views or ideas.

06-23-2008, 11:41 AM	#8
Aqua_Flash Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: UK Posts: 50 UserID: 1443	Re: SS CPS3200 Tank & Hose Needed After successfully replacing my original CPS 3200's yellow backpack with the soft 3L Hasbro Max Infusion one today (it works brilliantly from a personal point of view), I no longer need my hard plastic yellow backpack you need. The yellow backpack in terms of value to me is worthless, all you have to do is pay the shipping, however I must warn you it could be a bit (as I'm from the UK). Sorry but I can't help you with the hose though I'm afraid. Any questions just ask. Also I can answer any questions if anybody is interested in what I did with the 3L Hasbro backpack.

06-23-2008, 11:44 AM	#9
Silence Administrator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,293 UserID: 576	Re: SS CPS3200 Tank & Hose Needed So the Max Infusion backpack and the CPS 3200 one use the same hose tubing? That's probably the most important factor. It looks like VTSoaker could just plug in the hose from the MI backpack. Thanks. __________________ Forum rules

06-23-2008, 11:54 AM	#10
Aqua_Flash Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: UK Posts: 50 UserID: 1443	Re: SS CPS3200 Tank & Hose Needed They do not use the same tubing, the 3200's hose tubing is a bit bigger, I basically had to force the mostly cut off Max Infusion backpack tubing over the hose barb using some boiling water. I've attached a picture to give a better idea. What also needs to be considered is the adaptor on the tubing that goes into the 3200 is not fully straight forward to make from what I can see anyway, so I'm afraid I cannot help there. Attached Thumbnails

06-23-2008, 03:05 PM	#11
cantab Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: England Posts: 539 UserID: 1400	Re: SS CPS3200 Tank & Hose Needed I'm interested that you wanted to change the backpack for such a smaller one. It seems to me to defeat the whole point of the 3200, which is to dish out loads of water without needing a refill.

06-23-2008, 03:15 PM	#12
Aqua_Flash Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: UK Posts: 50 UserID: 1443	Re: SS CPS3200 Tank & Hose Needed So, everyone has different styles, I dislike the 3200's hard plastic backpack (which is why I no longer need it), I like being light on my feet, and since the tubing to the backpack has a standard threaded connector to allow this lighter Max Infusion backpack it would go perfect with the blaster for me. I call it the CPS 3200 Lite. It does NOT defeat the purpose of the 3200, it just gives it a different purpose, hosing people down in a far more agile package similar the CPS 1500 in capacity and firing chamber volume. Exactly what I wanted as my armoury needed some variety as before it was mostly CPS 1500's. Now I have this altered to my specifications CPS 3200 as well as two soft backpacked CPS 3000's which I can control how much I want to fill with, so it gives variety.

06-23-2008, 03:29 PM	#13
cantab Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: England Posts: 539 UserID: 1400	Re: SS CPS3200 Tank & Hose Needed Ah...if you have 3000's as well it makes more sense, giving you the variety. For some reason I was assuming the 3200 was your only backpack gun. And I suppose the blaster portion will be lighter than a full non-backpack gun of similar capacity.

06-26-2008, 07:44 AM	#15
Aqua_Flash Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: UK Posts: 50 UserID: 1443	Re: SS CPS3200 Tank & Hose Needed The yellow backpack I am offering or the soft one? If you meant the plastic yellow backpack, all you have to do is pay the shipping on it by PayPal, but be aware that it might cost a fair bit though.

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